Navy Chief Petty Officer Anchor Gifts
Chief petty officer is a highly esteemed rank in the United States Navy. He is responsible for maintaining order and discipline upon a Navy vessel. Petty officers first began to wear the anchor insignia in 1841. It was originally an eagle sitting atop an anchor. The present day insignia was established in 1894. Attached to the anchor and chain are the letters U-S-N, standing for unity, service and navigation. There are many specialty gift items that can be purchased with this insignia.
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Plaques
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Plaques can be a customized gift--there a wide range of sizes and styles available. From brass or hand-carved mahogany chief petty officer anchors to shadow boxes and desk plaques with name plates, prices will vary depending on style. The average cost is approximately $65 and can go into the hundreds. Design a shadow box--displaying the anchor insignia--and add personal items. When ordering online, many sites offer free shipping within the United States.
Jewelry
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When making a choice to purchase jewelry, such as a ring, pendant or earrings, consider the price of gold at the time. Navy chief petty officer rings are generally customizable, depending on the karat of gold and size of the ring, so the cost could be considerably higher than an actual advertised price. A size 12 ring could cost fifty dollars more than a size eight.
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Coins
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Personalized coins are a unique gift idea. Design the coin and through a die-cast process it is minted for you. One idea might be to have the anchor insignia on the one side and a photo of the officer on the reverse. Options are limitless. Many companies have a collection of free dies to choose from, which could keep the cost to manufacture it at a minimum.
Desk Sets
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A desk set consists of a plaque adorned with one to four pen stands. There are specialty companies who offer limitless personalization options, such as type of wood, base plate design and insignias. Include a pen and pencil set with an anchor insignia to complete the ensemble. Prices vary depending on the materials chosen and the complexity of personalization.
Miscellaneous Products
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Budget constraints may require different thinking. Ball caps, shirts, coffee mugs and other novelty items are an option to consider. Virtually anything can be adorned with the anchor insignia. Many military-oriented stores and web sites offer a wide range of products, from shot glasses and playing cards to jackets and desk lamps. Some may offer personalization for an extra charge. This sort of gift enables a zeroing-in on the officer's personality in a more intimate way without breaking the bank.
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- Photo Credit anchor image by Maria Bell from Fotolia.com
